Ayesha Rascoe
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Politics
There May Be Some Progress Toward Resolving Partial Government Shutdown
Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have been talking, and President Trump says if they can come to an agreement, he will support it.
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Politics
Trump Administration Brings Back Some Federal Workers As Shutdown Drags On
The Trump administration is interpreting the somewhat vague law governing shutdowns broadly so it can ease the pain this shutdown causes. But some critics say they're not adhering to the law.
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Politics
Trump Visits Texas To Make His Case For A Wall On The U.S.-Mexico Border
President Trump traveled to the border Thursday as he continues pushing to fund a wall, as a partial government shutdown nears the end of its third week.
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Politics
As 2019 Begins, Trump And Democrats Disagree Over Government Funding
President Trump welcomed the new year with a promise of a further fight with the Democrats, who have a plan to re-open the government that does not include funding for his border wall.
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Politics
Negotiations To End Government Shutdown Haven't Made Much Progress
The partial government shutdown is affecting around 800,000 federal workers and may last into January. The shutdown hinges on a debate between Democrats and Republicans over border wall funding.
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Politics
The Latest On The Looming Government Shutdown
President Trump says he's prepared to shut down the government if he doesn't get funding for his border wall, and it appears to be headed that way.
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Politics
Criminal Justice Reform Bill Earns Senate Approval, Moves Closer To Becoming Law
A bipartisan bill aimed at overhauling federal prisons and reducing recidivism cleared a major hurdle Tuesday night.
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Politics
News Brief: Possible Government Shutdown, Cohen Sentencing, And The Brexit Vote
President Trump threatens a shutdown if he doesn't get budget for a border wall. Michael Flynn's lawyers ask for leniency. And British Prime Minister Theresa May could face a vote of no confidence.
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Environment
FACT CHECK: Trump's Claims About 'Record Clean' U.S. Air
The president says the U.S. environment is better than it has been in years. But data from various sources paint a more complicated picture.
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Politics
Trump Now Has To Work With A Democratically Controlled House
Democrats have promised to provide a check and balance to President Trump. At the same time, Republicans will still have the Senate and all the power of the White House.